Russia develops high-efficiency HJT modules
Industrial prototypes of above 20% efficient HJT modules produced in Russia. News comes as Chinese company plans cell and module manufacture on Russian soil.
Photon Laboratory files for insolvency
A German district court has opened insolvency proceedings for Photon Laboratory GmbH. A creditor filed a claim against the PV testing lab as early as June.
UP acquires stake in 50 MW project developer
ZNShine sells off majority stake in project in Xinjiang in return for EPC contract for next phase of 50 MW scheme.
Bidders land 200 MW solar deal
Winning tender announced for second phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The Dubai scheme will have a 1 GW capacity by 2030.
US utility's plans to manage DG transition
NRG Energy has told investors of its plans to surf the wave of DG and renewables… whilst maximising returns from its fossil fuel generators.
Serbia shuns solar
Belgrade government hopes to entice energy project investment, and impress the EU, by liberalizing electricity market but is still only aiming for 10 MW of new solar.
The pv magazine weekly news digest
How the incompetence of politicians gave the world large scale PV and Angela Merkel says it is time for a ‘respite from solar’, Germany’s gift to the world, but developers who head to Greece will have all their prayers answered, as long as they vote for the right party.
Hanwha SolarOne strikes 50 MW solar DG deal in China
The Chinese solar manufacturer has signed a cooperation agreement to develop distributed generation projects in the country’s Guangxi region.
India plans $25bn renewables investment funds
Business website outlines plans for state-owned bodies to create five $5bn funds. Government-owned institutions concerned yet to comment on investment plan.
Tea party and environmentalists unite in Florida
Republican launches petition to open up power sale market in the state. Tory Perfetti wants solar system owners to be able to sell power directly to consumers.
